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Scenes From Morning Skate: Pickard gets the start despite Skinner’s recent performance

Calvin Pickard is starting on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken, and it’s about time. Not because Stuart Skinner has been bad—he hasn’t. That shutout against Seattle five days ago was his best performance of the season.

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Analytics Comparing Jordan Binnington to Skinner-Pickard are Eye-Opening

While there are a plethora of reasons why the Edmonton Oilers are 11-11-5 through 27 games and out of the playoff picture, above all else, what it always comes back to is the goaltending.

Asher Barnett News / The Oil Rig / December 4

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Asher Barnett might get bonus development time

The Edmonton Oilers have changed their calendar to December now, which means the holidays are almost here. The Oilers have seen quite a few mid-late round gifts in the form of Tommy LaFreniere, David Lewandowski, and Asher Barnett.

Kiefer Sherwood News / The Oil Rig / December 4

Kiefer Sherwood as a trade option for the Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are in need of better depth in their forward core. Meanwhile, recent rumours have stated that the Vancouver Canucks may be willing to sell some players.

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Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / December 4

Door Not Fully Closed on Future Goalie Deal Between Oilers and Blues

Trade speculation around goaltending always seems to follow the Edmonton Oilers, and the latest name tied to them is one of the biggest on the market: Jordan Binnington.

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Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

Knoblauch Challenges Forward to Create in Limited Minutes to Earn More

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has laid out the challenge to a depth forward who he’d like to see take on a bigger role. Trent Frederic isn’t going to be handed extra ice time—he needs to force the issue.

Jordan Binnington News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

New Wrinkle Reaveled in Oilers Potential Pursuit of Jordan Binnington

The Edmonton Oilers’ pursuit of a new goaltender has taken on a life of its own in recent weeks. It first sounded as if the Oilers and Blues were having legitimate discussions about Jordan Binnington, and then it was said they were also very interested in Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 3

Edmonton’s defensive game is improving, but the offence is a work in progress

Nothing has come easily for the Edmonton Oilers this season. They’ve yet to win more than two games in a row, and one could argue they struggled to play even two consecutive solid games in a row, until their last two against Seattle and Minnesota.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 3

Oilers notebook: Kraken’s Mason Marchment out for Thursday rematch, Nugent-Hopkins returns to top line

Public enemy No. 1 from last Saturday’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken won’t be in the lineup for the rematch. Kraken forward Mason Marchment found himself under the skin of the Oilers after laying a late, blindside hit on Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse late in the first period.

Connor McDavid News / Athlon Sports / December 3

Oilers' Connor McDavid Makes Admission After Wild Loss

The Edmonton Oilers lost 1-0 to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, with the team unable to solve goaltender Jesper Wallstedt despite outshooting Minnesota 33-24 overall.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 3

Oilers feel they played ‘the right way’ in shutout loss to Wild

Sometimes, you just have to tip your cap to the other guy for a job well done. That seems to be the case for the Edmonton Oilers, who played a strong game on Tuesday against the visiting Minnesota Wild but fell 1-0 because nothing is getting past Jesper Wallstedt right now.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

Insider Addresses the Smoke Around a Darnell Nurse Trade

The Edmonton Oilers have been in the middle of a ton of trade rumors over the last few weeks, with a vast majority of them revolving around their search for an upgrade in net.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / December 3

Is keeping Stuart Skinner beneficial to the Edmonton Oilers?

With the Edmonton Oilers underperforming early in the season, patience is being tested. Between some questionable team defence and a poor save percentage, the team’s goals against average is a bit garish.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 3

Edmonton Oilers Aim for a Season Reset During Vital December Homestand

After surviving what might have been the most gruelling early-season schedule in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers finally have something they’ve desperately needed: time at home.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 3

Ask Dubey: Knoblauch on the hot seat? Skinner’s biggest weakness?

We’ve seen some rough showings at home from the Edmonton Oilers early this season. In the span of a couple of weeks, they’ve taken a 9-1 loss to Colorado and an 8-3 drubbing from Dallas.

Connor Clattenburg News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

Rookie Connor Clattenburg Has Injected Life into Lifeless Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers have been in desperate need of a spark, and they may have found it from an unexpected source. Since being recalled from the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL) on Nov.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / December 2

6 Oilers Whose Ice Time Needs to Change

As the Edmonton Oilers begin the final month of 2025, they are still searching for some traction. They are trying to shake the injury bug and string a few wins together, especially with more games at home coming up.

Asher Barnett News / Oilersnation / December 2

Oilers prospect Asher Barnett selected for preliminary Team USA World Juniors roster

On Monday, USA Hockey released their preliminary roster for the upcoming edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Named as one of 10 defenders selected is Edmonton Oilers’ prospect Asher Barnett.

Stuart Skinner News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Update on Oilers' Stuart Skinner Trade Plans Emerges on Monday

The Edmonton Oilers have entered December with league-wide chatter surrounding their goaltending situation and the future of Stuart Skinner. Coming off a shutout 4-0 win against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, the 27-year-old netminder continues to attract attention as the club navigates the growing speculation about potential trade scenarios.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 29

Oilers get much-needed reinforcements with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins activation

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some much-needed reinforcements. The Oilers announced they have activated forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from their injured reserve.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Oilers HC announces several injury updates

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared several updates, as reported by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440; most notably, Jack Roslovic is set to miss multiple weeks.

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